A Home At Hogwarts

Part Five

Later that day a beautiful grey screech owl landed in front of you at the lunch table. Draco and Blaize look at the bird then at you. In the birds beak sat a cream envelope that smelled of freshly baked rolls. You took the letter and thanked the bird as it flew off. You glanced down to see a yellow wax seal. You opened the letter and glanced down at the name at the bottom.

"Cedric." You smiled and read it.

'Good morning Y/N. I hope this day finds you well. If you be so kind as to join me for a mug of Butter Beer tomorrow I would be quite pleased.

~ Best Regards ~

Cedric Diggory' A smile broke out on your face.

"What are you smiling about? Who's the letter from?" Blaize peeked over your shoulder as he leaned into you.

"Cedric Diggory?! Why's that Hufflepuff writing you?" You hid the letter in your chest.

"Not that its any of your business but we ran into each other when some oaf knocked into me in the hall. Hes invited me for Butter Beer tomorrow." Draco was quiet as usual but Blaize seemed enraged.

"You can't go! He's a Hufflepuff! Not to mention he's the one who made us lose that match!" You rolled your eyes.

"It's none of your concern whom I associate with." You turned towards the Hufflepuff table and found Cedric. Once you'd made eye contact you smiled and nodded then turned to face Blaize.

"And if you can't handle me being friends with other houses I guess I need to find another place to sit." You stood and moved to sit at the very end of the table alone. You could hear Blaize griping and complaining to Draco. As you looked over you made eye contact with him but he turned away. You sighed and waited for the meal to end.

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Hours later classes were over and there was free time for the students. You sat in the library studying for an upcoming exam when you felt someone behind you. You looked up and came face to face with Hermione.

"I heard what you said to Blaize. Its quite commendable. You aren't like the rest of your house."

"No. I'm not. I could care less what house someone is from. Or what their family is. Just that they are good people." She sat down next to you.

"If thats so why are you friends with Draco. Hes awful." You sigh.

"It's not really his fault. It's his father. He forces him to be just like him. Bitter and cruel." She nods.

"But of course don't tell him I said that." You both chuckled.

"If it's alright with you, I think we'd be good friends." You looked at her surprised.

"But what about Ron and Harry? Don't they hate me? You've all been ignoring me since the sorting."

"A lapse in judgment on my part. Though the other two might throw a fit they'll come around after I talk with them." She smiled at you and stood to leave.

"Have a good weekend." She walked into another isle and you thought to yourself.

"Another friend."

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The next morning you awoke early and full of energy. You tidied your room and the common room then went to the great hall for breakfast. You were eating thats when someone tapped your shoulder. You turned to see Cedric.

"Oh, good morning Cedric. Nice to see you." He looked around and sat next to you.

"Yes. Good morning to you too. I hope you've been having a good day so far."

"Yeah. I seem to have quite a bit of energy this morning. I must be excited."

"Excited for what?"

"Oh well you're the first person to really want to be my friend outside of my house. And the first to invite me out actually."

"Well if I'd known I would have invited you sooner. What do you say we go around lunch to the Three Broomsticks? I'll get us lunch." Your face headed a bit.

"Yeah that sounds good. Do you want to meet by the doors?" He smiled and put a hand on your shoulder.

"Yes. Sounds good. I'll see you then." He stood and ventured off somewhere. You continued to sit and enjoy various breakfast foods when Hermione called your name. She came towards you with Ron and Harry in tow. You smiled.

"Good morning Hermione. Ron, Harry." You nodded your head at them.

"Was that Cedric you were talking to?" You looked at Ron.

"Yes. Were going to The Three Broomsticks for lunch. He invited me yesterday." A light blush crawled onto your face. Hermione smiled.

"Thats great. We're planning to go to Honeydukes. I hope you have fun on your outing with Cedric." Hermione grinned and walked off. The two boys waved.

"They waved. Thats a start." You went to study until it was time to meet up.

12.15.2020